Thursday, February 28, 2008

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1857 Revolution ShowcasedSIRSA NEWS27-28 February, 2008All pictures can be clicked to enlarge or right click to open link in new window.

The Revolution of 1857, which the British dubbed as mutiny against the ‘Raj’ was showcased in a two day exhibition, organized by Haryana Archeology Department, District administration, Department of Public Relations Haryana, and various social bodies at Bansal Palace Sirsa. Deputy Commissioner Mr. V. Umashankar inaugurated the exhibition. He took keen interest in all the displayed historical pictures and government documents that dated back to the 1857 events. Mr. R.K. Srivastava Assistant Director Haryana Archeology Department Hisar (see Video) threw historical light on the displayed pictures, sketches, maps and Government documents. The exhibition was thronged by visitors from all walks of life, school and college students etc. Mr. V. Umashanker said that it was important to know about the heroes who laid their lives and sacrificed every thing for the cause of the country. He recalled Raja Nahar Singh who was the ruler of the state of Ballabhgarh (now part of Faridabad). He mentioned that Raja Nahar Singh was a strong supporter of Hindu-Muslim unity to fight the British. Mr. Umashankar (see Video) said that the unity amongst various Indian cultures, groups, religions, factions, regions etc. was single most important factor in waging a successful war against the alien rule.Watch Sirsa NEWS, Web Video:

A note about Sirsa NEWS: Web Videos (with Sound)To watch the videos properly, you must have an Updated Windows XP/Vista OS with all the plug-ins, and preferably a fast broadband internet connection, for dial up or mobile connections press the Play button let the videos load, that may take from few to several minutes, then replay the whole audio/video uninterrupted.Comrade Baldev Bakshi, a veteran freedom fighter also gave an account of the events and the events that followed the 1857 Rebellion against the British Rule. Mr. Baldev Bakshi (See Video) said that the fact is that, this part of the region that is now Haryana had many more martyrs during the rebellion then the rest of Punjab.

Before that in the Annual General meeting of LOKPANCHAYAT held in the first week of February, a demand resolution was passed to urge the district administration to build memorials in the memory 0f Nawab of Rania, and Suba Khushal Singh Namdhari of Village Thiraj who were well acclaimed freedom fighters of Sirsa of during 1857 revolution.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Baba Sheikh Farid CommemorationSIRSA NEWS26 February, 2008All pictures can be clicked to enlarge or right click to open link in new window.Haryana Punjabi Sahitya Academy, organized a function in the memory of Shiekh Baba Farid at the Panchayat Bhawan SIRSA, the program was presided over by Dr. KV Singh OSD to CM Haryana.

A short impressive play ‘Mera Murshad Modd Liyayo’ was staged, and two books ‘Jeevan Tay Rachna’ a biography on famous Punjabi littérateur of Bhudhi Maari, SIRSA, Sant Tarn Singh Vahmi, penned by Dr. G.D. Chaudhary, and ‘Zindagi De Mor’ by Dr. Darshan Singh were also released on the occasion.

Baba Sheikh Farid has great eminence in the Sikh History:Guru Nanak Dev Ji, as it is also with the other contributing Gurus, whose Divine Hymns fill Guru Granth Sahib Ji, revealed and recorded Gurbani according to the incidents that took place around them, according to the question raised, and according to the message that was of need. Thus, the Guru never rarely revealed Gurbani in one place. Guru Nanak Dev Ji composed the first nine Sloks in Multan (in today’s Pakistan) at the grave of Baba Sheikh Farid. Every year, there are huge religious melas in the town where Sheikh Farid’s grave is. Once, when Guru Nanak Dev Ji was in Sultanpur, Bhai Mardana made a benti to GuruJi to take him to the mela. GuruJi said, ‘O Mardana, prepare for a journey, and if you accompany me, I’ll show you more melas in the world than just the one at Multan. There is a Gurudwara there today, about half a mile from the grave of Sheikh Farid, where Guru Nanak Dev Ji sat with Bhai Mardana.

There is the point in history where Asa-Di-Vaar begun to be composed – at the grave of Baba Sheikh Farid. As the questions were posed, Guru Nanak Dev Ji answered in hymns of the Divine, which now form the first 9 Sloks of Asa-D-Vaar.[Find more about Farid & Guru Nanak this on the following links Link1Link2 ]

SIRSA NEWS25 February, 2008All pictures can be clicked to enlarge or right click to open link in new window.

Talking to media at the residence of Chandershekhar Soni at Sirsa, Mr. Kuldeep Bishnoi said that he shall outreach electorate at Chaupal level from May 1st in a program ‘Kuldeep Aapki Chaupla Par’He informed that S. Jagseer Mithree shall be the Haryana Janhit Congress (BL) Candidate from Kalanwali. This way Haryana Janhit Congress (BL) has taken the lead in announcing its candidate from this constituency; similarly candidates from other constituencies shall also be announced without delay so that in the wake of implementation of recommendations of delimitation commission, the candidates may start working in the reorganized constituencies for their success as early as possible.

He set aside all rumours about alliance with any other political party and said that Haryana Janhit Congress (BL) is on sure footing and does not need alliance with any party.

He accused Mr. Badal CM Punjab & Mr. Chautala Ex CM Haryana, for making SYL canal only an election issue, he added that the Hooda Government is also not serious about it, the SYL canal that can prove to be a life line of Haryana shall be brought in by Haryana Janhit Congress (BL) as it is the dream project of his father Ch. Bhajan Lal

Thursday, February 21, 2008

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SP Vikas Arora Honors Litigation Free Gram Panchayats

Launches Hero Honda Hunk

SIRSA NEWS

21 February, 2008All pictures can be clicked to enlarge or right click to open link in new window. Pictures Courtesy: AMIT SONISP Sirsa Mr. Vikas Arora IPS honored Gram Panchayats that have been free from any litigation in the recent past.

In Another function SP Vikas Arora launched a new Model of motorcycle ‘HUNK’ from the Hero Honda stable. Mr. Pawandeep Jolly, S. Tarlochan Singh Kalra, and officers from the Hero Honda were present at the launch.

21 February, 2008All pictures can be clicked to enlarge or right click to open link in new window.

Sh. O.P. Chautala Ex. CM Haryana presided over the silver Jubilee celebrations of Maharaja Aggarsain School Sirsa, on the eve of the Silver Jubilee a Sports Rally Procession was taken out on the city roads.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

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Dr Kuldeep Dhindsa, Director, JCDV Sirsa, has been conferred ‘Vigyan Ratan’ at the Updeshak Samman Diwas held at D.N. Brahma College, Hisar, at a function held recently.

Dr Kuldeep Dhindsa who is a renowned scientist of international acclaim is presently Director General of Jannayak Ch. Devilal Vidya Peeth Sirsa (JCDV).

Dr Dhindsa told SirsaNews that Vedic studies are even today of utmost importance and the world is going the Vedic way. DN Brhama College is one such institute, perhaps the only one of its kind in the world that has been spreading the Vedic system since last more than 120 years, he told referring to information provided by Poonam Suri, secretary DNB College management, that DNBC shall become an international institute within forthcoming 2 or 3 years.

Before joining JCDV Dr. Dhindsa held various key posts in CCS HAU Hisar, he also held the post of Director General, M.M. Group of Institution, Mullana Ambala.

Since he joined JCDV he has put the Vidyapeeth in top gear with an array of functions, seminars, conferences, sports meets of not just scientific origin but also of sports and cultural importance at the JCDV.See web links to http://www.sirsanews.com/ coverage of such events at the end of this NEWS

Dr. Dhindsa has also been recipient of the prestigious MAN OF THE YEAR award for 1998 by the American Biographical Institute (ABI). Dr. Dhindsa was chosen for his overall accomplishments and contributions to science and society. The award is conferred on persons of eminence who have significantly enhanced world communities and professions.

A fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, London, Dr. Dhindsa has worked in Germany and USA and has been the recipient of the Dr. Ambedkar National Award, this is an Indian National Science Academy Award.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Valentines to face wrath of Bajrang Dal and VHPSIRSA NEWS13 February, 2008All pictures can be clicked to enlarge or right click to open link in new window.Bajrang Dal, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) activists who were later joined by Shiv Sainiks as well, burned Valentine Day greeting cards near Subhash Chowk and demanded ban of such celebrations on The valentine day, brandishing the day as a commercially driven event by some Greedy Greeting Cards and Gift manufacturing foreign companies the leaders said that there is no historical background to this festival, and to generate revenue by means of selling their products in the name of Love and Valentine day these companies were polluting the Indian Culture.

A series of thought provoking lectures on the topic of interface between academics and administration were delivered at Ch. Devi Lal University (CDLU) Sirsa, in a seminar organized by Department of Public Administration yesterday.

Mr. V. Umashankar, Deputy Commissioner Sirsa delivered the major lecture of the inaugural session in the morning that was fortified with his very own experiences in public administration, and while being a student and also as an academician. (Read more about V. Umashankar by clicking on his hyperlinked name)

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

In a tragic road accident nine were killed on the spot while the 10th succumbed to his injuries at Civil Hospital. The accident occurred yesterday morning when the fast moving Jeep carrying Baratis collided with a truck that was said to be stranded on the NH10 due to some problem in the engine.The Barat had departed from Moonak on Sunday morning for Manaksar to get Nand Lal’s son married. Eight persons were killed on the spot, while the ninth person died on the way of hospital. The Tenth reportedly succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Seven of the killed baratis were cremated at Moonak last evening, while one was cremated at Rampura village (near Moonak). The ninth killed person was from Manaksar (Rajasthan). The deceased were identified as Nand Lal (father of the bridegroom), Atma Ram, Rakesh Kumar, Teju Ram, Amrit Kumar, Mahvir, Gurpreet Singh, Krishan Kumar and Kartar Singh.

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